According to this info, it is an ortho code, according to something else, it is in the Emergency range. i can't find a reimb on my addm b for it.
CPT® and RBRVS 2012 Annual Symposium November 16-18, 2012 Orthopaedic and Spine
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery,
AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale
99286 - Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
The descriptor has changed from
Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with or without coracoacromial release to
Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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